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Inflatable occluder

US7842069B2 · kind B2 · utility

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19Claims

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Assignee

NMT Medical, Inc. · US

Inventors

David R. Widomski · Wakefield, US
Steven Opolski · Carlisle, US
Andrzej J. Chanduszko · Chandler, US
Carol Devellian · Topsfield, US

Key dates

Filing date	May 6, 2005
Grant date	Nov 30, 2010
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Feb 12, 2027

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61M2025/1054
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An implant for occluding a septal defect, such as a patent foramen ovale (PFO), and methods of delivering the implant are described. The implant includes a scaffold, at least one channel, and an injection port in fluid communication with the channels for inflating the scaffold.

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